1968, 1st Ed, 1st Print, DJ, JOAN DIDION, SLOUCHING TOWARDS BETHLEHEM, HIPPIES

Description: Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion New York: Farrar, Straus & GIroux 1968 First Edition, First Printing Octavo, xviii, 238 pages, publisher's original dust jacket with the original price of $4.95 unclipped. Publisher's original gilt lettered orange cloth over stamped white boards. A few small tears and some rubbing to the otherwise nice dust jacket, else in very good condition. "Slouching Towards Bethlehem" is a collection of essays by Joan Didion, published in 1968, which delves into the societal changes and cultural upheaval of the 1960s, particularly in California. Derived from W.B. Yeats' poem "The Second Coming," the title encapsulates the sense of disorientation and disillusionment prevalent in the era. Didion offers a critical examination of various facets of American life during this time, including the counterculture movement, the hippie phenomenon, the emerging drug culture, and the broader shifts in societal norms. Notably, the titular essay paints a vivid picture of San Francisco during the Summer of Love in 1967, providing insight into the hippie movement and its societal impacts. Throughout the collection, Didion's prose is characterized by its sharpness, clarity, and acute observation, making "Slouching Towards Bethlehem" a compelling exploration of the cultural and social landscape of America in the 1960s. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.

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